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Jollyes has confirmed its next three locations which will see the completion of a major milestone, taking it beyond 100 stores for the first time. The Pet Industry Federation’s current retail chain of the year will open stores in Belfast Connswater, Northern Ireland (23 February), Newport in Gwent (1 March) and Rotherham, South Yorkshire (22 March).

Pets at Home's sales growth ‘below expectations’

Pets at Home has revealed that its sales growth in the third quarter trading period fell 'below expectations'.

Appeal launched after car crashes into pet shop

An online fundraising appeal has been launched to help a pet shop forced to close after a car crashed through the storefront...

PATS 2024 to showcase top grooming programme at new THREE-DAY show

PATS 2024 – the Pet & Aquatics Trade Show – will be presenting state-of-the art grooming demonstrations, talks and Q&As during the three-day show, which takes place at Telford International Centre from Sunday, 29th September to Tuesday, 1st October 2024...

Cat product inventor enters Dragons’ Den

A cat-loving inventor, who thinks he’s found a pain-free way to keep feline teeth clean, will feature in BBC One’s hit programme Dragons’ Den at 8pm today (Thursday)...

UK facing pet obesity crisis, warns PDSA

The vet charity for pets in need, PDSA, says the pet obesity crisis needs ‘urgent attention’ as vet teams estimate around half of UK pets are overweight – equating to around 5 million dogs and 4.7 million cats...

Kennelpak partners with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Kennelpak has started its 50th anniversary celebrations by announcing that its 100% natural dog treat brand YAKERS has partnered with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, a renowned charity dedicated to providing life-changing assistance to deaf people and people with hearing loss...

Furr Boost now available at Pets at Home

Furr Boost, the healthy hydration smoothie drink that scooped the Best Product Innovation Awards at both PetQuip and the PIF Awards in 2022, is now available to buy at Pets at Home both in store and online...

Recently voted ‘Best Pet Day Out in the UK’ in the Animal Star Awards, dog festival Dogstival is back for 2024. Taking place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June, the two-day event also returns to their most successful venue to date, Burley Park in the heart of the dog-friendly New Forest.

Dog hydration supplement takes pet industry by storm

Pawer Water, the new canine wellness supplement that is transforming the way dogs hydrate, is taking the pet care industry by storm...

Pet brand steals show at London Toy Fair

Award-winning pop culture collectables brand Funko took the spotlight at London Toy Fair with a number of exclusive features, including a guest appearance from TV personality Michael McIntyre...

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Lily’s Kitchen launches gourmet Pasta al Ragu feast for dogs

From London to Lake Como, pet parents can take their pooch’s tastebuds on a culinary adventure with the new Lily’s Kitchen Pasta al Ragu recipe...

Xparkles makes ideal Valentine’s Day gifts for dogs

Dog owners looking to give their beloved pooch something special and fashionable on Valentine’s Day should look at a designer collar from Xparkles...

Over 100 vet students achieve their EMS dreams

Global leader in animal healthcare IVC Evidensia has shared news of the success of its 2023 EMS bursary scheme, and released dates for the next round of applications...

Trade association hopes for more consumer confidence

The British Independent Retailers Association has said recent figures from the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index will prompt more consumer confidence...

Owner's battle to rescue drowning dog

A dog owner faced a desperate race against time to save his dog from drowning in a flooded tidal tunnel....

The best of last edition of Pet Trade Xtra

The top-read stories from last week's Pet Trade Xtra can be seen below, if you missed them...

CCTV appeal following theft from Pets at Home store

Police have issued CCTV of a woman they would like to speak to following a pet shop theft in Catterick, North Yorkshire...

Permission for pet shop at popular garden centre

A new pet shop is set to be built at Pugh’s Garden Village in Wenvoe after receiving planning permission from the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Pets Corner will add Pugh’s Wenvoe to its list of over 150 locations that it operates in the UK...

Ceva acquires pioneering pet therapy brand

Ceva Animal Health (Ceva), the company behind huge selling brands Feliway and Adaptil, has acquired Scout Bio, a pioneer in biotechnology focused on cutting-edge therapies for pets...

Animology announces new Non-Executive Director

Group55 has announced the appointment of Kieran Prince as a Non-Executive Director of its leading pet care brand, Animology...

Raw pet food company appoints new chief executive

Bella & Duke has announced the appointment of James Sturrock as Chief Executive. The news comes as former CEO and co-founder Mark Scott moves to a non-executive director role...

Burgess announces two key appointments

Burgess Pet Care has announced two key appointments to its team based in Pollington, Yorkshire, as the company continues to strengthen its brand and market presence...

Pets at Home appoints new Non-Executive Director

Pets at Home has announced the appointment of Angelique Augereau as its new independent Non-Executive Director....